Linn County property record for 5125 Ely Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.726 acres (31,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19112-76014-00000 |
| Primary APN | 19112-76014-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,624 sqft (0.726 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5125 ELY RD SW |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52404-7428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A.P. #173 STR/LB 43 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 82N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT NO 1736 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 3003 |
5125 Ely Rd SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5125 ELY RD SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HILLS BK&TR |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10246 / 227 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0099750353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5125 ELY RD SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7428 |
| Document Number | 0102460227 |
| Book / Page | 010246 / 000227 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $249.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5125 ELY RD SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524047428, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7428 |
| Document Number | 102460229 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010246/000229 |
| Name | HILLS BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HILLS, IA 52235 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Number | 102460242, |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010246/000242 |
| Name | HILLS BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HILLS, IA 52235 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2033 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5125 ELY RD SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7428 |
| Document Number | 0099750353 |
| Book / Page | 009975 / 000353 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5125 ELY RD SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524047428, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-7428 |
| Document Number | 99750355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009975/000355 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Number | 99750368, |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009975/000368 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5125 Ely Rd SW was $4,302, up 12.7% from the year before.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Cedar Rapids City |
| Unified School District | College Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222,200 (-) Land $37,600 Building $184,600 | $222,200 (-) Land $37,600 Building $184,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,302.00 (+12.68%) | $222,200 Land $37,600 Building $184,600 | $222,200 Land $37,600 Building $184,600 |
| 2024 | $3,818.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,500 Land $37,600 Building $163,900 | $201,500 Land $37,600 Building $163,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,842.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5125 Ely Rd SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5125 Ely Rd SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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